Types of Slope

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises from left to right?

Back

Positive slope

Front

What is the slope of a line that falls from left to right?

Back

Negative slope

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Zero slope

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined slope

Front

If the slope of a line is -4/5, what type of slope is it?

Back

Negative slope

Front

If the slope of a line is 1/8, what type of slope is it?

Back

Positive slope

Front

What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 2?

Back

The slope is 3.